Bradley Bowen

I was a devout Evangelical Christian from 1970 to 1982. The study of philosophy, especially philosophy of religion, led me to see that my Christian faith was founded on weak and faulty arguments. I followed where reason led me, and left Christianity in favor of skepticism, critical thinking, and a secular humanist worldview. Background in Philosophy - B.A. in philosophy from Sonoma State University. M.A. in philosophy from University of Windsor. Candidate for PhD in philosophy from University of California at Santa Barbara.

A DOZEN LIES FROM TRUMP – Part 2: Harris’ CNN Interview

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WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is littering his public remarks with fictional stories. This isn’t run-of-the-mill political spin, the kind of statistic-twisting and accomplishment-exaggerating that political candidates of all stripes engage in. Rather, the Republican presidential nominee is telling colorful lies that are completely untethered to reality. https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/19/politics/fact-check-donald-trump-fictional-stories Here is recent LIE #2 … A DOZEN LIES FROM TRUMP – Part 2: Harris’ CNN Interview

Gary Habermas is the Leading Defender of the Resurrection of Jesus

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I have long thought that Dr. Gary Habermas was the best defender of the alleged resurrection of Jesus. The recent publication of two large volumes by Habermas on this issue demonstrates that my previous opinion was correct. No 21st-century skeptic can reasonably claim to have cast serious doubt on the resurrection of Jesus without dealing … Gary Habermas is the Leading Defender of the Resurrection of Jesus

A DOZEN LIES FROM TRUMP – Part 1: Harris and the Military Draft

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Washington (CNN) —  Former President Donald Trump is littering his public remarks with fictional stories. This isn’t run-of-the-mill political spin, the kind of statistic-twisting and accomplishment-exaggerating that political candidates of all stripes engage in. Rather, the Republican presidential nominee is telling colorful lies that are completely untethered to reality. Trump’s inflammatory assertion about immigrants in Springfield, … A DOZEN LIES FROM TRUMP – Part 1: Harris and the Military Draft

The Jewish Talmud and the Death of Jesus

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In Chapter 7 of the book I’m currently working on (Thinking Critically about the Resurrection of Jesus: The Resuscitation of the Swoon Theory), I critically examine some objections against the Swoon Theory by various Christian apologists. The Swoon Theory claims (roughly) that Jesus survived his crucifixion and this led his disciples to mistakenly conclude that … The Jewish Talmud and the Death of Jesus

An Attempt to Repair Gary Habermas’ “Paul’s Conversion” Objection to the Swoon Theory

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WHERE WE ARE In Chapter 7 of the book I’m currently working on (Thinking Critically about the Resurrection of Jesus: The Resuscitation of the Swoon Theory), I argue that an objection by Gary Habermas and Michael Licona to the Swoon Theory FAILS. The Swoon Theory is, roughly, the skeptical view that Jesus survived his crucifixion … An Attempt to Repair Gary Habermas’ “Paul’s Conversion” Objection to the Swoon Theory

An Attempt to Repair William Craig’s “Jewish Thought” Objection to the Swoon Theory

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WHERE WE ARE In Chapter 6 of the book I’m currently working on (Thinking Critically about the Resurrection of Jesus: The Resuscitation of the Swoon Theory), I argue that William Craig’s objections to the Swoon Theory FAIL. One of Craig’s objections asserts that Jewish Thought in the first century would have prevented Jesus’ disciples from … An Attempt to Repair William Craig’s “Jewish Thought” Objection to the Swoon Theory

Religion and Dishonesty

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In the book I’m currently working on (Thinking Critically about the Resurrection of Jesus: The Resuscitation of the Swoon Theory) I examine several objections to the Swoon Theory (roughly the skeptical view that Jesus was crucified but survived his crucifixion and that this led to the belief that God raised Jesus from the dead). One … Religion and Dishonesty

How to Save Our Democracy

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The best and simplest way to save our democracy is to prevent Donald Trump and his Project 2025 Christian Fascist thugs from taking control of the presidency. If we can get Kamala Harris elected in November, then we can prevent the Christian Fascists from destroying our democracy and our country. However, the race for the … How to Save Our Democracy

Trump CLEARLY LOST the Debate: REASON #3 – Trump LOST on Trade & Economic Growth

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WHERE WE ARE The FIRST REASON why Donald Trump LOST the debate was that he lost the debate on the single most important question of the debate  (see my post “TRUMP’S LIES and the LYING LIARS Who Tell Them“): Who was the worst president in the history of our nation? The SECOND REASON why Donald Trump LOST the debate was because … Trump CLEARLY LOST the Debate: REASON #3 – Trump LOST on Trade & Economic Growth